During this posting round, permanent contract teachers, second-year probationary teachers, teachers with recall status, and external applicants may apply for any vacancies for which they are qualified.
Permanent contract teachers, second-year probationary teachers, and teachers with recall status must apply using their Internal Profile to ensure their seniority is recognized. To access your Internal Profile, log in through Employee Access. If you need assistance with your login credentials, please contact the HR Department.
Applicants who apply for more than one position must rank their application in order of preference.
As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).
Teachers who are hired or recalled into new positions will be required to participate in a New Teacher training if they have not already done so.
Worksite: Dr John Hugh Gillis Regional
Deadline for Applications: 06/15/2026, at 11:59 pm.
Effective Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
Essential Qualifications:
• Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia;
- Methodology courses, experience, or practicum teaching in the subject area(s) at the appropriate level for the competition;
- Excellent classroom and student management skills;
- Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning;
- Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies;
- Major or Minor in English.
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.
All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.
The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check on the status of their application in Successfactor under My Applications.
